Mystery in Space, #2
Published: June-July 1951
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Issue Contents:
Jesse James - Highwayman of Space!
Characters
- Commando Lyle
- Ora
- Jesse James
Credits
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Joe Giella (uncertain)
- Inks: Sy Barry (uncertain)
- Colors: Jack Adler
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Keith Chandler : Inks were formerly credited to Joe Giella, but these are too strongly delineated, and I suggest Sy Barry as inker.
Top Value in America's Top Comics!
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Jesse James--Highwayman of Space!
"To the people of the 30th century..."
Characters
- Commander Artho
- Commando Lyle
- Ora
- Jesse James
Credits
- Script: Christopher Cook
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Joe Giella (uncertain)
Story Notes
Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Keith Chandler : Despite the Schwartz credits, as with the cover, these inks are too strong for Giella, and I suggest either Frank Giacoia or Sy Barry.
The "Popsicle" Twins at Great Salt Lake
Secret of the Ages
"Seven hundred years ago..."
Storyline
Two men, one good and the other evil, contend across seven centuries by means of a youth elixir created by Roger Bacon. On his death bed, Bacon imparted a vast store of secret knowledge (including the fact that the world is round, observations on the heavens, and atomic power) to Allyn Kent. Upon the death of Giles Murdock and the spilling of the chemical needed to produce the elixir, Kent settles to reach his natural end.
Characters
- Allan Kent [Allyn Kent]
- Roger Bacon
- Giles Murdock [Gil Murdock]
- Captain Christopher Columbus
- Jan Lippershay
Credits
- Script: Randi Landsfeldt
- Pencils: John Giunta
- Inks: John Giunta
- Editing: Mort Weisinger (uncertain)
Story Notes
Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
Gains Fame in Race with Flame
"Wonder why we aren't catching any fish?"
Credits
- Pencils: Ray Thompson
- Inks: Ray Thompson
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The Comet Peril!
"From the outer darkness beyond our solar system..."
Storyline
As Halley's Comet passes the Earth in 1982 it exerts a force which causes the planet to be dragged out of orbit and into the comet's wake. A leading scientist discovers that the disruption is being caused deliberately.
Characters
- Guy Dover
- Dr. James Stanton
Credits
- Script: Edmond Hamilton
- Pencils: Murphy Anderson
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Editing: Mort Weisinger (uncertain)
Story Notes
Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
Captain Tootsie to the Rescue
"After a period of rainstorms, the river overflowed."
Storyline
Captain Tootsie and his friends save Farmer Brown and his wife from a flood.
Characters
- Captain Tootsie
- Rollo
- Farmer Brown
- Mrs. Brown
"No human has ever seen the other side of the moon!"
Credits
- Script: Irwin Hasen
- Pencils: Irwin Hasen
- Inks: Irwin Hasen
- Letters: Irwin Hasen
Story Notes
Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
Eclipses?
Featuring What Do You Know About
Credits
- Script: Julius Schwartz
- Pencils: Luca Maresca (uncertain)
- Inks: Luca Maresca (uncertain)
The Micro-Men!
"Imagine what it would be like of you were suddenly transformed..."
Storyline
A quartet of scientists are reduced to foot high size and fight the perils of 'giant' cats, inquisitive 'giant' children and all manner of catastrophes.
Characters
- Allan Kane
- Dr. Willis
Credits
- Script: Roy Søbstad
- Pencils: Irwin Hasen
- Inks: Bob Lander
Story Notes
Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
Featuring Destination Earth
"Bon voyage!"
Credits
- Script: Irwin Hasen
- Pencils: Irwin Hasen
- Inks: Irwin Hasen
- Letters: Irwin Hasen
Story Notes
Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
Featuring Stars and Their Legends
"Near Orion, between the Hare constellation and the Milky Way lies the Great Dog of Orion..."
Credits
- Script: Mort Drucker
- Pencils: Mort Drucker
- Inks: Mort Drucker
- Letters: Mort Drucker
Superboy Says: "Know Your Country!"
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.